CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Ah, Christmas — that magical time of year when the lights twinkle a little brighter, the jumpers get progressively uglier, and the drinks flow freely… or do they? For those of us looking to keep the festive spirit high but the alcohol content low, CleanCo has arrived to make sure your Christmas cheer doesn’t come with a New Year’s headache. Founded by Spencer Matthews, this pioneering range of non-alcoholic spirits has redefined what it means to ‘drink clean’, offering all the complexity, craft, and flavour of your favourite tipples — minus the fuzzy aftermath.

So, whether you’re hosting the annual office bash, tucking into a mince pie by the fire, or just fancy a seasonal sip without the side effects, we’ve mixed up a few Christmas cocktail ideas that prove you don’t need booze to feel merry and bright. From a Clean G&T with cranberry and rosemary to a Christmas Cracker that ensures your head would be going BANG the following day, these festive serves are guaranteed to keep the good times flowing — responsibly, of course.

After all, who says you can’t have a holly, jolly Christmas… with a clear head come Boxing Day?

WHITE CHRISTMAS MARGARITA

Bring a festive twist to the classic margarita with this creamy, coconut-infused delight. The Viral White Christmas Margarita is rich, refreshing, and completely hangover-free – the perfect sip for the holiday season

INGREDIENTS FOR 1 PERSON

60ML CLEAN T
12ML NON-ALCOHOLIC TRIPLE SEC
JUICE OF HALF A LIME
no 15ML COCONUT CREAM
60ML COCONUT MILK

METHOD

STEP 1

Add all ingredients to a Boston shaker with ice and shake well.

STEP 2

Pour into a lowball or margarita glass over ice.

STEP 3

Garnish with a swirl of coconut cream and a sprinkle of coconut flakes for a festive finish.

FROSTED POMEGRANATE MULE

The Frosted Pomegranate Mule is a festive, fruity blend, the perfect alcohol-free showstopper for any holiday celebration that takes no time at all.

INGREDIENTS

• 120ML POMEGRANATE JUICE
  60ML LIME JUICE
  60ML CLEAN V
  180ML GINGER BEER
  FRESH ROSEMARY SPRIGS (FOR GARNISH)
  FRESH CRANBERRIES (FOR GARNISH)
  WHITE SUGAR CUBE (FOR GARNISH)
  ICE

METHOD

STEP 1

Prepare the Garnish: Dip rosemary sprigs in water and roll them in white sugar for a frosted effect. Set aside.

STEP 2

Mix the Drink: In a glass filled with ice, combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, Clean V, and ginger beer. Stir gently to mix.

STEP 3

Add Garnish: Top with the frosted rosemary and a few fresh cranberries.

STEP 4

Serve: Enjoy your Frosted Pomegranate Mule chilled.

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY COLLINS

A Christmas Cranberry Collins is a festive drink that builds on the classic Tom Collins cocktail by incorporating cranberry juice and often a winter-themed garnish like rosemary or sugared cranberries, creating a tart, bright, and festive-colored beverage perfect for the holidays.

INGREDIENTS
50ML CLEANCO CLEAN G 0.0%
25ML FRESH LEMON JUICE
12.5ML SUGAR SYRUP
25ML CRANBERRY JUICE
25ML SODA WATER
ROSEMARY SPRIG AND FRESH CRANBERRIES, TO GARNISH

METHOD

STEP 1

Combine CleanCo Clean G 0.0%, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and cranberry juice in an ice-filled highball glass.

STEP 2

Stir well and top with soda water.

STEP 3

Garnish with a rosemary sprig and fresh cranberries

HOLLY JOLLY SPRITZ

A Holly Jolly Spritz is a festive sparkling drink that often features citrus, cranberry, or pomegranate flavors and is typically garnished with an orange slice and rosemary or pomegranate seeds. While different recipes exist, common ingredients include sparkling wine or soda water, orange and/or pomegranate juice, and an aromatic element like rosemary

INGREDIENTS

50ML CLEANCO CLEAN G 0.0%
50ML FRESH ORANGE JUICE
15ML POMEGRANATE JUIC
SODA WATER, TO TOP
ORANGE SLICE AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS, TO GARNISH

METHOD

STEP 1

Combine CleanCo Clean G 0.0%, orange juice, and pomegranate juice in a glass with fresh ice.

STEP 2

Top with soda water and stir gently.

STEP 3

Garnish with an orange slice and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds

CRANBERRY SNOWCAP

This festive of festive cocktails is a real show stopper.  Cranberry though and though, it’s one of the key ingredients and the cherry on the cake, or in this case the cranberry. Elderflower to keep things light and refreshing and then a little egg white to give that extra special Yuletide finishing touch.

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE

200ML CLEANCO CLEAN G 0.0%
200ML CRANBERRY JUICE
50ML ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL
1 EGG WHITE
TONIC WATER, TO TOP
CRANBERRIES, TO GARNISH

METHOD

STEP 1

Shake CleanCo Clean G 0.0%, cranberry juice, elderflower cordial, egg white, and ice in a shaker until frothy.

STEP 2

Strain into two chilled glasses and top with tonic water.

STEP 3

Garnish with cranberries on a cocktail stick.

THE CLEAN CHRISTMAS CRACKER

The Clean Christmas Cracker is a quick, festive treat made with household ingredients that’s sure to impress. With hints of apple, lime, and a touch of cinnamon or your favourite festive syrup, it’s the perfect seasonal sip

INGREDIENTS

50ML CLEAN T
50ML CINNAMON SYRUP (OR FESTIVE ALTERNATIVE: VANILLA, CARAMEL, CINNAMON STICKS, ETC.)
50ML APPLE JUICE
50ML LIME JUICE

METHOD

STEP 1

Add all ingredients to a Boston shaker.

STEP 2

Add ice and shake well.

STEP 3

Pour into a lowball glass with ice and top with crushed ice.

STEP 4

Garnish with rosemary, a cinnamon stick, and a mini Christmas cracker.

CLEANCO X DOUBLE DUTCH FESTIVE FIZZ

A festive and refreshing blend, the Winter Warmer is as simple as it is delicious. With Clean G and Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger Tonic, it’s the perfect way to toast the season.

INGREDIENTS 

50ML CLEAN G
DOUBLE DUTCH CRANBERRY & GINGER TONIC WATER (TO TOP)
ADD AN ORANGE SLICE OR DEHYDRATED ORANGE TO GARNISH

METHOD

STEP 1

Fill a glass with ice

STEP 2

Pour in 50ml Clean G and top with Cranberry & Ginger Tonic Water.

STEP 3

Garnish with festive touches like fresh berries, a cinnamon stick, or any holiday-inspired decoration.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas !

With gifting season forever around the corner, finding something thoughtful, practical, and genuinely fun can feel like a challenge — especially when you’re working with stocking-filler budgets. The sweet spot? Little treasures that feel considered, stylish, and surprisingly useful. From clever tech to nostalgic collaborations and sleek accessories, here are the compact gifts that punch well above their weight.

Crep Protect – Clear Ultimate Gift Pack

The perfect companion for sneaker obsessives. This slick, minimalist kit keeps trainers spotless all year round and looks great doing it. It’s smart, practical, and the sort of gift he (or she) didn’t know they needed — but will use constantly. A premium stocking filler that lands every single time.

Loop Earplugs – Stylish Peace & Quiet

From the Quiet 2 for restful nights to the Festival Bundle for music lovers, Loop proves earplugs can be aesthetic. Ideal for Christmas chaos, travel season, or reclaiming peace when the whole family descends. Practical, affordable and stylish — the kind of gift people rave about later because it solved a problem they didn’t know had a solution.

Starface x Peanuts – Snoopy Hydro-Stars Collection

Skincare meets nostalgia in one of the cutest collabs of the season. Think reusable collectable compacts, 32 Hydro-Stars, and Snoopy in cosy winter moods. It’s playful, joyful, and perfect for teens, Gen Z trend lovers, or anyone who enjoys a touch of whimsy in their skincare routine. A future cult collectable — and guaranteed to raise a smile.

Tateossian London – Garnet Necklace

A refined, gemstone-forward piece from the masters of modern jewellery. Garnet brings warmth, depth and understated luxury, making this a great choice for someone who appreciates subtle style rather than showy statements. Elegant, compact, and stocking-ready.

Carl Friedrik – Foley Cardholder

Slim, sculpted, and beautifully crafted, this vertical cardholder is perfect for anyone who likes their accessories minimal and functional. Holds up to 8 cards, features a hidden side slot, and comes in quietly luxurious colours like Dark Olive. Ideal for dads, brothers, partners — basically anyone who needs a wallet refresh.

Connex Adapter Hub – All-in-One Charging Companion

Say goodbye to cable chaos. Connex condenses multiple ports and charging options into one sleek, pocket-friendly hub. Available in charcoal or jade, it’s a brilliant gift for tech-lovers, commuters, travellers — or simply the eternally disorganised. Small gift, massive daily impact.

RUGD Power Brick – Power Bank + Camping Light

For the adventurer in your life. This rugged little powerhouse features:

✔️ 1,300-lumen LED torch

✔️ Dual charging ports

✔️ IP67 dust + water protection

✔️ Serious battery life

Whether camping, fishing, or festival-going, it’s a practical gift that delivers peace of mind and a whole lot of power.

CAUSEBOOK – Mindful A5 Notebook

A perfect pick for writers, creatives, journal-keepers, and anyone wanting time away from screens. CAUSEBOOK notebooks encourage mindfulness, creative thought, doodling, and reflection. Beautiful colours, lovely paper, and a simple message: slow down, write it out, breathe.

Please bear in mind, the best stocking fillers aren’t expensive — they’re useful, joyful, and chosen with intention. Whether it’s peace-making earplugs, a sleek cardholder, or a Snoopy skincare moment, these little gifts prove that the right small thing can leave a very big impression.

It’s a fine line between too much and too little — especially at Christmas. But this year, the smartest gifts aren’t the biggest or the flashiest; they’re the ones chosen with intention. Thought over impulse. Longevity over landfill. From recycled wrapping to planet-positive presents, here’s a guide to gifting that sparks joy not just for the person receiving, but for the world around us too.

♻️ Turtle Doves

Shrewsbury-based Turtle Doves take old cashmere and transform it into soft, warm accessories that feel brand new. Their recycled, British-made cashmere gloves are cosy, beautifully crafted, and genuinely circular — keeping textiles out of landfill while keeping hands warm. A thoughtful stocking filler that proves sustainability and luxury can absolutely be the same thing.

🎁 CAFOD World Gifts –

If you want a gift that stretches far beyond the festive season, CAFOD’s World Gifts are a beautiful way to share love with impact. Their Cheerful Children’s Stocking helps bring essentials — hats, gloves, books and toys — to children living in poverty and conflict. It’s Christmas spirit in its purest form: giving joy where it’s needed most.

💗 Choose Love – The Store That Gives Back

The iconic Choose Love pop-up returns for Christmas 2025, offering a huge range of gifts for refugees and displaced people. You “buy” something — warm clothing, medical support, food, phone credit — and it goes directly to someone who genuinely needs it. It’s one of the most meaningful places you can shop. After all, who wouldn’t choose love?

♿ AllWorthy – Gifts That Support Disabled-Owned Businesses

A brilliant platform championing disabled makers, founders and creatives. Two standouts:

• Matthew’s Bonfire BBQ Sauce – smoky, bold and perfect for the winter grill obsessive.
• Popcorn for the People – gourmet popcorn with big flavour and an even bigger mission: tackling the 80% unemployment rate for autistic adults.
  Buy delicious things and support real change? A no-brainer.

🌍 Protect The Planet – Sustainable Gifts With Soul

Beach Clean Notebook Cover + Refill

Made from materials reclaimed during UK beach cleans, this reusable notebook cover ticks every ethical box: practical, well-designed, meaningful and waste-reducing. A great gift for creatives, students, or anyone who thrives on a tidy list (and a cleaner planet).

🎶 House of Marley – Planet-Friendly Sound

Rise Up All-in-One Record Player

Carrying forward Bob Marley’s legacy of music and environmental consciousness, the Rise Up turntable is crafted from sustainable materials and built to last. Plus, with every purchase a tree is planted — and vinyl continues its massive comeback. Nostalgia, ethics, and serious sound quality in one beautiful package.

💍 Otiumberg – Responsible, Covetable Jewellery

Sister-led, B-Corp certified and seriously stylish, Otiumberg are carving out their place as one of the most responsible jewellery brands in the UK. Their pieces are elegant and modern but produced with a fierce dedication to traceability, recycled materials and slow-fashion principles. A perfect gift when you want something small, precious and entirely guilt-free.

🧀 The Ethical Dairy – Cheese, But Make It Conscious

Organic, traditionally crafted cheese from a farm where calves stay with their mothers — a rare and radical approach in modern dairy. The result? Exceptionally good cheese and farming that prioritises welfare and sustainability. And yes, they do a subscription. Monthly cheese might just be the greatest idea mankind has ever had.

This Christmas isn’t about spending more — it’s about spending wisely.

Gift with care, choose with intention, and support brands and charities that make the world a little brighter. Whether you’re giving recycled cashmere, planting trees with your turntable, or sending joy to children who need it most, you’re not just ticking a box… you’re making a difference.

If she loves to treat herself — or deserves a little indulgence — there’s nothing more thoughtful than a gift that pampers, beautifies, or elevates her routine. Below are great options across different categories: makeup, skincare, beauty-tech, pampering sets and haircare — all gifts that feel luxurious, intentional, and timeless.

Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete

The gold standard of hair tools. If you want to treat her to something truly impressive, the Dyson Airwrap is unbeatable: fast styling, less heat damage, and endless looks from sleek to bouncy. It’s the “I love you and yes, you absolutely deserve this” of Christmas gifts.

Charlotte Tilbury – Pillow Talk Dreams Eye Shadow Palette

The beauty industry’s most iconic, universally flattering shades. Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk palette gives her soft, romantic, wearable tones for day and night. A guaranteed hit for makeup lovers and beauty minimalists alike.

Glossier – The Makeup Set + Balm Dotcom

Effortless beauty at its best. Glossier’s much-loved trio (Boy Brow, Lash Slick, Cloud Paint) plus their cult Balm Dotcom makes an ideal gift for fans of fresh, glowy, “your skin but better” looks.

Shark CryoGlow Under‑Eye Cooling LED Anti‑Ageing Mask — For a bit of home-spa glamour: LED-mask treatments are trending in beauty-tech and can help with glow, tone, and skin renewal. Perfect for combating winter dryness, puffiness, or signs of fatigue — especially after long December days.

Estée Lauder blockbuster gift set

A classy beauty set that introduces her to high-end moisturisers and nourishing creams; perfect for winter skin renewal

NARS Mini Multiple Set —

Compact, versatile, and ideal for giving a subtle flush of colour to lips, cheeks, and eyes. A clever gift if you’re unsure about shades.

Jo Malone London, Ginger Biscuit Pillar Candle Collection

A trio of festive pillar candles with a warm, spiced “just-baked biscuit” scent (think ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, caramel, roasted hazelnut, tonka bean & vanilla). These candles are a beautiful way to add a cosy, seasonal glow to her home — perfect for long winter evenings, festive dinners, or create a quiet moments with a book or a bath for her.

Coco by Chanel Eau de Parfum — one for Mrs Mc here, a classic, sensual perfume: warm spicy-amber notes meeting florals and jasmine, with a rich base of patchouli, tonka and benzoin.    Whether for evenings out or everyday elegance, it’s a scent that speaks of sophistication and timeless confidence — an ideal gift for someone with refined taste.

Gentlemen, Christmas is just around the corner — and if you’re anything like us, you know that a great gift is more than just “something to open.” It’s about choosing pieces that elevate his style, reflect his personality, and will be worn long after the tinsel has been packed away. Here, we’ve put together a curated guide of refined, functional, and sartorially sound gifts — from understated accessories to luxe grooming — that will show you’ve really thought through what he’ll love.

So when you’re buying for him this Christmas, don’t just think “gift.” Think “investment in his style.” This Christmas, it’s all about gifts that feel considered — a blend of luxury, personality, and festive delight. Whether you’re elevating his wardrobe, teasing his tastebuds, or enhancing his daily rituals, these choices guarantee a very stylish and very merry holiday season.

LOEWE – Anagram Reversible Leather Belt

A belt so good it practically styles the outfit for him. LOEWE’s Anagram belt is the definition of quiet luxury — reversible for maximum versatility, crafted from exceptional leather, and iconic without ever shouting. A stylish investment that will last him years.

COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY – Heart Logo Cotton-Jersey T-shirt

The ultimate cool-kid logo tee. COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY’s little red heart has become a global icon of understated style. Crisp cotton, easy to wear, and perfect for everything from weekend brunch to layering under a jacket.

CREED – Men’s 3×10 Fragrance Gift Set

For the man who appreciates the finer things. This beautifully presented CREED set offers three generous travel-friendly vials of the house’s most luxurious scents. It’s refined, elegant, and an undeniable upgrade to his grooming routine.

DENTS – Leather & Cashmere Touchscreen Gloves

DENTS gloves are heritage luxury at its finest. This pair blends butter-soft leather with indulgent cashmere lining — and yes, they’re touchscreen compatible, so he can keep his hands warm without missing a message.

Elliot Eastwick’s WORLD FAMOUS HOT SAUCE – Classic Selection Box

For the heat-seeker in your life, this selection box from Elliot Eastwick is pure flavour heaven. A cult favourite among food lovers, each bottle brings bold personality and serious punch. A fun and fiery stocking filler with plenty of bragging rights.

Cadbury ‘Merry Christmas’ Double Deck Selection Box

A nostalgic crowd-pleaser with a festive twist. Packed with classic Cadbury favourites, this oversized box is the ultimate comfort-food gift — perfect for Christmas films, cosy evenings, or simply for someone who appreciates proper chocolate.

PlayStation VR2 Headset

If you’re buying for a gamer, this one is a no-brainer. The PS VR2 is immersive, futuristic, and frankly one of the most exciting pieces of tech you can give. Whether he’s already a PlayStation fan or just loves cutting-edge gadgets, this will earn serious gift-giving points.

Rust Cable Roll Neck Jumper – by MOSS

A winter wardrobe essential. This rich rust roll neck from MOSS is warm, stylish, and incredibly flattering. The cable knit adds texture, the colour feels festive without being obvious, and it elevates any smart-casual look.

British Boxers – Brushed Cotton Pyjama Set in Gaia Tartan, for him & her. 

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a great pair of pyjamas. This brushed-cotton set from British Boxers feels wonderfully traditional with its tartan design, yet modern in its comfort and quality. Perfect for Christmas morning, lounging, snoozing, and everything in between.

M&S x Tom Kerridge – 3-Piece Stainless Steel Saucepan Set

A brilliant pick for the home cook or the man who’s levelling up his kitchen game. Designed with Tom Kerridge, these stainless-steel pans combine performance with practicality — robust, stylish, and built to last. Ideal for anyone who loves cooking… or anyone who should love cooking.